News

Rector Prof. Krzysztof Jóźwik talks about his plans for his second term in office.

The universities of the Łódzkie Porozumienie Akademickie (Łódź Academic Alliance – ŁPA) collectively inaugurated the new academic year at the Artur Rubinstein Philharmonic Hall in Łódź. Attendees included university authorities, members of the Senates, faculty, students, and doctoral candidates from the six Lodz universities: Lodz University of Technology, University of Lodz, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz Film School, Academy of Fine Arts, and University of Music.

In the past decade, there has been a growing degradation in food quality, which has compromised food safety due to tampering with the composition of food products. Illegal manipulation of food is typically an organized activity, affecting consumers, state financial interests, and honest entrepreneurs alike. These activities are classified as food crime, occurring at all stages of food production, distribution, and sale.

Written by dr inż. Barbara Pacholczyk-Sienicka, Institute of Organic Chemistry

Prof. Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, one of the most influential chemists in the world, particularly in the field of polymer chemistry, has been awarded the title of Honorary Member of the Polish Chemical Society (PTChem).

Lodz University of Technology, along with seven other Polish universities, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Poland in Silicon Valley Center for Science, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. This partnership aims to promote research outcomes and foster collaboration with industry, creating a bridge between Poland and the world-renowned Silicon Valley.

Prof. Tomasz Kubiak of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Lodz University of Technology has been appointed chairman of the Advisory Group for Research Infrastructure, composed of experts selected by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

Lodz University of Technology is a consortium partner in the project JUMP: Joint University Challenge-Based Minor Program for Future Generation of Innovative Entrepreneurs. The consortium is composed of universities allied in the ECIU network: Universita Degli Studi di Trento (project lead), Institut National des Sciences Appliquees de Toulouse, and Linköpings Universitet.

The International Cooperation Centre at Lodz University of Technology (TUL) is spearheading the innovative project ACE – Alliance for Community Engagement in European Higher Education. This project, developed in collaboration with partners from Ireland, Serbia, Estonia, Denmark, and Germany, aims to strengthen social responsibility of higher education institutions and foster social innovation and the development of local communities. With the support of the Erasmus+ program, the university has secured €400,000 for its implementation.

Written by mgr Justyna Kopańska, The International Cooperation Centre

Achieving gender balance in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is a key challenge today, requiring coordinated efforts at multiple levels. Education reform, addressing key factors for advancement, and mentoring are essential components of this process. By fostering synergies across all levels of education and industry, the goal is to increase the recruitment and retention of women in STEM programs and promote gender equality through targeted activities.

From September 3 to 6, the Targi Kielce Exhibition and Congress Center hosted the 32nd International Defense Industry Exhibition (MSPO), emerging as a nexus of innovation for security. The event featured a remarkable display of military equipment and a series of substantive meetings.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

On September 1, the new term for the rector and deans at our university began.

Several universities, Lodz University of Technology among them, are joining an elite group of universities training future specialists in IT cybersecurity and telecommunications. Akademia_CYBER.MIL is a project run by the Ministry of Defense scheduled to launch in the 2024/25 academic year.

ed. Ewa Chojnacka

Amidst the scenic beauty of Faro, Portugal, a remarkable event unfolded from July 9 to 13, part of the EQUNI project. This unique summer school brought together students, academics, and administrative staff from Lodz University of Technology, the University of Groningen, and the University of Algarve. Over several days, participants engaged in intensive training aimed at developing emotional intelligence and addressing discrimination within academic environments.

Written by mgr Małgorzata Jarczyńska, International Cooperation Centre

A breakthrough in European healthcare systems appears ever closer because of virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) applications. The European Union, through its Interregional Investment in Innovation instrument granted more than €5.8 million from the prestigious Horizon Europe program on the project called VR Health Champions. Lodz University of Technology  is one of the 17 project partners who include universities and EIT Health companies from Portugal, Italy, Poland, Latvia, Germany, Hungary and Belgium.

Written by Ewa Chojnacka, editor-in-chief

A team of researchers from the Voxel Research Lab of the Institute of Mechatronics and Information Systems, TUL, led by dr inż. Grzegorz Zwoliński, has embarked on a groundbreaking adventure called VRChem (Innovative Integration of Virtual Reality in Chemical Engineering Education). The Ersamus + funded project aims to incorporate virtual reality (VR) technology into university-level chemistry teaching and learning.

Ed. Ewa Chojnacka